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(Photo credits: The Leadership) The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, assured the people of Nigeria that her office's New Hope Initiative will bring relief to families across the country when it is fully implemented. . Ms Tinubu, who is also the National Chair of the initiative, said this after the second board meeting of the initiative held at her office in Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. According to a statement by media assistant Busola Kukoyi, the first lady ensured that all measures were taken to ensure a smooth start to the project in the 36 federal states and the FCT. Senator Tinubu explained that various state and local governments will be involved because the project is global for the federation. She pointed out that the core areas of the project include agriculture, health, education, social investment and economic empowerment. To this end, she said that there will be a meeting with the wives of all state governors on Friday, July 14 during which details on the successful impl

The African Union said Tuesday it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored and would assess the implications of any armed intervention in the troubled Sahel nation. The Peace and Security Council “requests the AU Commission to undertake an assessment of the economic, social and security implications of deploying a standby force in Niger and report back to Council,” the bloc said, following strong differences on the matter. Army officers toppled President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, prompting the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to threaten to use force to reinstate him. ECOWAS — the Economic Community of West African States — agreed to activate a “standby force” as a last resort to restore democracy in Niger. He said he was ready to act, even as he continued to harbor hopes of a diplomatic solution. Last week, the AU held a crisis meeting amid divergent views within the bloc on any military intervention. The coup has heightened international concern for the Sa

The nation's capital Abuja was in turmoil as President Bola Tinubu took office to call the appointed ministers, who would today form the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In a statement from the chief information officer at the federation's government secretary's office, Willie Bassey, the process went smoothly as each of them took less than 10 minutes to complete.  He also said that the invitations for three people invited by the appointed minister were successfully given out to each person and then forwarded to the invitees. Bassey also said that arrangements have been made to transport designated ministers from the Office of the Secretary of the Federal Government to the swearing-in ceremony site.    I said: “We can officially inform our colleagues (journalists) that the document will close today, so far we have successfully documented more than 40 appointed ministers. “The process was smooth as there were four registration points and it took ministers less than 10 minute

  Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, and Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, meet in Abuja on Tuesday night. The purpose or agenda of the meeting, which took place at Kwankwaso's residence in Abuja, was unknown at the time of this report. Sources reported that Atiku and Kwankwaso were known to be political opponents, a development that suggested the meeting could be called to close ranks and there was fierce opposition against the ruling Congress of the Progressive Congress. Ministry (APC) led by President Bola Tinubu. In the February 25 presidential election won by Tinubu, the outcome is currently disputed by Atiku and another opposition candidate, Peter Obi of the Labor Party (LP) at the Presidential Electoral Court (PEPC), Kwankwaso took fourth place behind Atiku and Obi, who follow Tinubu respectively.  ph

Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, and Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the House of Representatives, have been sued for "the unlawful plan to spend N40 billion on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70 billion as 'palliatives' for new members." The lawsuit was filed on Friday, August 11, 2023, in the Federal High Court in Lagos by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The lawsuit was filed shortly after Mr. Akpabio claimed that the Clerk of the National Assembly had transferred "holiday allowances" into "different bank accounts of senators." Nigeria's 137 million people live in abject poverty. SERAP is requesting "an order of mandamus to direct and compel Mr. Akpabio and Mr. Akpabio to: review and mitigate the N 40b price for 465 bulletproof cars  SERAP is seeking: “an order restraining Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas from demanding or receiving the N40 billion to buy 465 SUVs and bu

After President Bola Tinubu and the Senate intervened, the planned strike was halted, according to the Nigeria Labour Congress. The resolution was adopted after the Congress' National Executive Council meeting. In a brief message sent to our correspondent this morning (Thursday), the national treasurer Hakeem Ambali stated, "Protest suspended due to the Senate intervention and meeting with President Tinubu yesterday." According to the FTN, the President and the labor leaders had an urgent meeting as a result of the NLC protest that took place yesterday across the federation, including in the Federal Capital Territory. The NLC had initially stated that it would only call off its strike after the government demonstrated its seriousness. MORE TRENDING NEWS                                                            Connect with us 

The Federal Government will meet with representatives of organized labor on Monday in an attempt to avert a nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress. The NLC, on the other hand, has advised citizens to stock their homes with food, medicines, and other necessities ahead of the start of its seven-day strike to protest the removal of fuel subsidies and the rising cost of living in the country. The warning was issued because the strike would cripple the country by severely restricting movement as commercial transport operators withdraw their services, forcing markets, schools, and healthcare facilities to close. Chris Onyeka, the NLC's Assistant General Secretary, stated in an interview with one of our reporters: According to News Agents, the NLC has given the government a seven-day ultimatum, with a nationwide strike set to begin on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. In a statement signed by its National President, Joe Ajaero, the labour movement accused the Tinubu-led Federal

THE PRESIDENCY ANNOUNCES FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES TUITION FEE FREE The nation's federal universities, according to the presidency, continue to be tuition-free. Recently, some federal universities and unity schools announced an increase in tuition costs for new and returning students. With the rising inflation and skyrocketing cost of living brought on by some of the federal government's recent economic policies, the development sparked outrage on social media platforms. Dele Alake, President Bola Tinubu's special adviser on special duties, communications, and strategy, claimed in a statement on Wednesday that some universities' increases in tuition are "discretionary charges for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory, and other charges." They do not constitute tuition.      The Federal Government had raised tuition rates at the nation's federal universities, according to numerous news outlets earlier this week. These stories are false and untrue, the s

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will put a priority on ensuring adequate security for citizens in all areas of the nation. According to News agents, the president made this statement while delivering a speech at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College's Course 45 graduation in Jaji, Kaduna State. The former governor of Lagos State, Tinubu, promised to continue supporting the military and praised them for preserving the nation's territorial integrity. PLEASE 👍Like  our  Facebook page here   and also  follow  us on  Instagram Your Patronage our rare priviledge!😊 READ MORE NEWS  HERE

  The Trade Union and the Nigeria Labour Congress have dissaproved the N500bn palliative proposed by President Bola Tinubu , stating that it is grossly inadequate to assuage the hardships confronting workers sequel to the fuel subsidy removal. Their demand is 300 per cent salary increment to enable workers cope with the challenges imposed by the deteriorating economic situation that came with the controversial fuel subsidy removal. On the 12th of July(Wednesday), the President wrote a letter to the House of Reps for approval of N500bn to cushion the effects of petrol subsidy. The National Assembly received and read it during plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The President had announced the petrol subsidy removal during his inaugural address on May 29, 2023, in response to claims that the subsidy regime favoured the rich more than the average Nigerians, among other reasons. Inside the letter, the President proposed an amendment to the 2022 Suppleme

  (Getty images) A Florida House member, Rep Fabian Basabe, has been accused by his two former staffs of sexual harassment. The complaint, which was filed on Thursday, the House member  allegedly slapped 25-year-old Nicolas Frevola, a former legislative aide, from behind at an elementary school career day event in December 2022 and said, “I want ALL of that butt!” This incident happened without consent and in a room full of children, the lawsuit states. The complaint also details another incident in January at an event following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ inauguration. During the event, Mr Basabe was “drinking an excessive amount of alcohol,” the complaint continues, before asking Mr Frevola an “inappropriate” question, which elevated to the elected official slapping Mr Frevola across the face. Mr Basabe forced the aide to sign an NDA, the lawsuit says. The second former staffer, 24-year-old former intern Jacob Cutbirth, accused Mr Basabe “began to physically touch and grope him an

(Tinubu on airport grounds) (Tinubu on flight staircase arriving from uk) President Bola Tinubu , on Tuesday evening, landed in Lagos from London, just in time for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations scheduled for Wednesday. Tinubu’s Presidential Jet touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, where he was give a warm welcome from a crowd of eager supporters eagerly awaiting his arrival. The journey marked the end of his week-long trip to Paris, where he participated in the New Global Financing Pact Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. You may contact us and also forward your Suggestions on News Updates, Adverts,Promotions and Articles   To us here . Thank you for being our guest! ☺

  Ex-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday discloses  on the petrol subsidy removal ‘challenge’ that he left for his successor, Bola Tinubu , saying had it been the policy was implemented, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Tinubu would have lost in the Presidential Elections. Speaking through spokesman, Garba Shehu, via a statement, the ex-president however, commended the steps taken so far by the new administration in implementing the removal of petrol subsidy and attempt to unify the Naira exchange rate. The statement, according to Shehu, was a response to constant queries by some critics who have questioned why Tinubu did it in weeks to remove the petrol subsidy whereas Buhari didn’t do so for several years. He said, successive polls indicated that the ruling party would have lost the 2023 election if the Petroleum Industry Act, containing the petrol subsidy removal, was implemented before then.But take a look at this